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Mitsubishi is planning a mild facelift for its Outlander Sport, known elsewhere as the ASX or RVR, and we now have the first set of spy shots of a prototype for the latest compact crossover. The changes, which are likely to debut on the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, appear minimal, with only...

Between a basketball phenom already in action and a postulating quarterback en route, the 2012 New York Auto Show should be a welcome diversion when it opens in the coming days. For those who would rather play than spectate, the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek is the automaker’s answer. Having...

While gas prices may be going up, so are the horsepower ratings on the latest muscle cars. A horsepower war is brewing and we took a moment to discuss three of the hottest muscle cars hitting the streets in 2012. In the video above we first discuss the 2012 Dodge Charger Redline. There are three...

The economy is finally rebounding and people are spending money again. Well, a little. Just in time, a new batch of sportscars are coming to market. In this video, we're taking a look at four sports car to keep an eye on in 2012, in case you're one of the lucky ones to see a bounce in your paycheck...

Of the five senses that the human body is equipped with, sight and sound are the primary ones used behind the wheel of a car. You could argue that touch comes into play as well, since most vehicles now come equipped with steering-wheel-mounted audio, telephone and cruise control buttons, too. That...

The next Volkswagen GTI will be shaving pounds and getting an infusion of horsepower.

The compact luxury car segment is one of the hottest segments, and Cadillac is well aware that the BMW 3-Series is the undisputed benchmark. Cadillac took this into account and set out to beat the 3-Series with the all-new 2013 ATS. In our video we break down the main differences between the new...

Cadillac's latest sedan, the compact ATS, takes the brand in a slightly new direction while remaining true to its design.

Did you know Mercedes-Benz has been working on all-wheel drive for over 100 years? We didn't. But we recently took a trip out to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to spend some time with Mercedes' model lineup, and here's what we learned about its 4Matic all-wheel drive system: Mercedes' first vehicle with...

Chevy's Sonic Turbo, introduced last year with a six-speed manual gearbox, now offers a six-speed automatic transmission option, too.

Scion finally priced the highly anticipated FR-S sports coupe from $24,930 including destination and fitted with a six-speed manual transmission. Those who want the rev-matching six-speed automatic with paddle shifters will need to pony up $26,030. Powered by a 2.0-liter Boxer four-cylinder, the...

While spy shots and spy videos of new models in testing are one way to find out what a manufacturer has in the pipeline, they’re not the only way to gather information about upcoming products. Sometimes it’s as easy as reviewing patent filings or trademark applications, and Infiniti has...

Could the modified Nissan GT-R in this video clip be the world’s fastest Godzilla? It certainly seems that way, if by fastest you mean top speed only. While America’s own AMS Alpha Nissan GT-R recently ran the quarter mile in just 8.62 seconds, making it one of the world’s fastest...

Mercedes-Benz is introducing a facelifted version of its GLK Class compact crossover this summer and has revealed the vehicle today ahead of its world debut next month at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The latest GLK Class, which arrives as a 2013 model, adopts fresh new styling, more standard...

Buyers in the market for a lightweight, bare bones sports car with rear-wheel drive dynamics and a punchy boxer engine need look no further than the 2013 Scion FR-S, which goes on sale this spring priced from $24,930 including $730 in destination charges. That price gets you the standard model...

Fisker has announced today that it will be providing a glimpse of its future at the upcoming 2012 New York Auto Show, and just to heat things up has also released this teaser image. No other details have been released though it’s widely expected that the teaser image is for Fisker’s...

Chevrolet will introduce a brand new Impala at next month’s 2012 New York Auto Show, further advancing the total transformation of the automaker’s passenger car lineup with technologically advanced and fuel efficient models. In fact, with the introduction of the new Impala, Chevrolet...

Most of the vehicles in this series were built in the last 25 years, but what about classic Detroit cars that nobody in their right mind would want? The early Pontiac Tempest was a John Delorean-backed machine with plenty of wildly innovative features, including a rear-mounted transaxle and...

Automakers all make claims about what their various systems can do, and why those systems are better than the competition. Saying your system is better is one thing, backing up that claim with facts and true technical comparisons is a whole different thing. On our trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to...

In 1984, Ayrton Senna was just another unknown F1 rookie, scrambling to find a seat in a field already crowded with veteran drivers. After testing with Williams, McLaren, Brabham and Toleman, Senna ultimately signed with the unproven Toleman team, simply because they had a vacant seat for the 1984...